BlackRock Urges OCC to Remove 20% Tokenized Reserve Cap
BlackRock has urged the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to revise proposed rules under the GENIUS Act, calling for the removal of a 20% cap on tokenized reserve assets. The firm argues that broader eligibility would better support innovation, institutional adoption, and development of a blockchain-based financial infrastructure framework. The demand comes
XLM Correction Deepens, But Bulls Hold Edge With Two Key Drivers
Stellar — XLM, is going through a short-term pullback after a strong upward push. Price action recently hit resistance near the upper boundary of a bullish flag around $0.185, then reversed. This cooling phase has slowed momentum, but the broader structure still looks intact. While traders react to short-term weakness, deeper network signals continue showing […]
Institutional Demand at 500% of Bitcoin Supply Could Drive BTC to $96K: Analyst
Institutions are buying Bitcoin (BTC) at more than five times the rate miners are producing it, and according to Capriole Investments founder Charles Edwards, that gap has historically come right before huge price gains. In a post on May 4, Edwards said every instance in the past of this demand-to-supply ratio produced an average return […]
TrustLinq Integrates Ripple Payments to Expand Global Infrastructure for Direct Crypto-to-Fiat Bank Transfers
[PRESS RELEASE – Steinhausen, Switzerland, May 4th, 2026] Swiss-regulated TrustLinq, the first platform to enable direct fiat settlement from self-custodial crypto wallets to third-party bank accounts, has integrated Ripple Payments into its live payment infrastructure. The integration extends TrustLinq’s fiat settlement reach across major global corridors, enabling faster and more cost-efficient local payouts in over 80 […]
Jobs data, earnings calls: Crypto Week Ahead
Your look at what’s coming in the week starting May 4.
Bitcoin Price Tops $80,000 For First Time Since January After Trump Announcement
Bitcoin pushed back above $80,000 for the first time since late January, as traders reacted to a mix of geopolitical relief, steady ETF demand and a moderate short squeeze across crypto derivatives markets. BTC traded near $80,000 after touching an intraday high of $80,529, reaching its highest level since January 31. The break matters because […]
ASTER Whale Moves $3.25M Sparking Fear of Renewed Market Pressure
Aster — ASTER, is catching attention again after a large whale transfer shook market sentiment. The token already struggles inside a long descending channel, with price action showing weak recovery attempts. Recent movement suggests growing uncertainty among long-term holders. While buyers still show interest, selling pressure keeps returning at key levels. This mix of hesitation […]
Altcoins With Double-Digit Gains as Bitcoin Rocketed to 3-Month High: Market Watch
Bitcoin’s weekend sluggishness came to an end on Monday morning with a notable price surge above $80,500 for the first time since late January. Most altcoins are also in the green today, with ETH going close to $2,400 and XRP reclaiming the $1.40 level. ZEC, UNI, WLFI, and ONDO are the top performers from the […]
Recovery in bitcoin ETF inflows is real. It is just not complete yet.
While ETF inflows have resumed, the recovery has yet to match last fall’s peak.
Bitcoin climbs past $80K for the first time since January
Bitcoin soared as the MSCI AC Asia Index rose to a new high on Monday, an early indicator that investors viewed the weekend developments in a reasonably positive light.
Shiba Inu Set for Bigger Surge After Key Breakout — New ATH Soon?
Shiba Inu is beginning to separate from a sluggish crypto market. While many assets struggle for direction, SHIB continues posting steady gains and building stronger technical structure. Recent price action suggests buyers are regaining control, even as major holders continue unloading large token volumes. This unusual resilience is shifting sentiment quickly. With supply tightening and […]
Bitcoin Shock As Satoshi-Era Whale Moves 11,300 BTC While Another Buys Big
Bitcoin is moving through a mixed phase as long-term holders and short-term price signals send different messages to the market. Two wallets that were over 14 years old became quite active, as shown in the data provided by Alphractal on May 3. The first wallet had been selling 11,300 BTC for about $750 million. In